Dr. Osamu Ogawa

Dr. Osamu Ogawa, MD, PhD

Dr. Osamu Ogawa is a urologist at Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan. He is known for urologic oncology.

Professor Ogawa led the Department of Urology at Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine from 2000 to 2020 and is now professor emeritus. His research covered prostate and bladder cancer biology, and he trained many of Japan’s current academic urologists.

About Dr. Osamu Ogawa – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Osamu Ogawa, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Urologic oncology; prostate cancer; bladder cancer; translational research
• Current Role: Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine (chair of urology 2000-2020)
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Japanese and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: As a professor emeritus he is not listed with a regular clinic; contact Kyoto University Hospital urology for current specialists
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Kyoto University
• Address: Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Osamu Ogawa:

• Prostate cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Urologic cancer research

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and PhD: Kyoto University; dates being confirmed
• Earlier Posts: Lecturer, Kyoto University (1995-1997); Associate Professor of Urology, Akita University (1997)

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Urology (Japanese specialist qualification)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare physician register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Kyoto University (professor emeritus); Kyoto University Hospital

Insurance

Hospital care in Japan is covered by the national health insurance system with patient co-payment. International patients should contact the hospital’s international office.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Chaired urology at Kyoto University for two decades
• Research spanning tumour biology, robotics and medical systems, per KAKEN records
• H-index above 60 in urology and nephrology, per citation databases

Reviews & Ratings

Find MD Health does not create its own overall rating. Patient ratings for Dr. Osamu Ogawa may appear on Google and local hospital review sites, each with its own score and review count. A verified rating and review count for each platform was not recorded at the time of this update, so check each platform directly.

Verification

• KAKEN national researcher database (nrid.nii.ac.jp), 2025 listing, checked October 1, 2026
• Kyoto University Hospital (kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp)
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Osamu Ogawa known for?

Dr. Osamu Ogawa is known for urologic oncology.

Where does Dr. Osamu Ogawa practice?

He practices at Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan.

What conditions does Dr. Osamu Ogawa treat?

He focuses on prostate, bladder and kidney cancer.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Osamu Ogawa?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Kyoto University before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Kyoto University Hospital.